Published: March, 2007 The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one and our hearts and thoughts are with Dr. Gray’s family and friends during this time. Although this search is suspended, if new information arises, it will be investigated, said Captain David Swatland, the deputy commander of Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. Anyone with […]
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All Hail, The Queen!
Queen Mary II leaves Port of SF wanting more By JB PowellPublished: March, 2007 Escorted by a sizable retinue of sail boats and pleasure craft, the sleek-hulled flag ship of the Cunard Lines cleared the bridge’s underside by less than 30 feet before anchoring briefly near Treasure Island and finally docking alongside Pier 27 during […]
Moving Ahead Blindly
By Scott AlumbaughPublished: March, 2007 For starters, sailboats don’t have headlights; the Bay doesn’t have streetlights. In many ways, it feels like you’re moving ahead blindly. And, with a certain amount of blind trust. Just about everything in and around the water that concerns safe navigation is lighted, and in a particular way. Port-side channel markers […]
Unusual Sighting of Pampanito
WWII submarine seen lifted completely out of water, still considered dangerous By Graham ClaytorPublished: March, 2007 But that shouldn’t fool anyone, as the US Navy still considers the 64-year old vessel to be a potent threat, and does not allow the museum ship to have mounted propellers. Three out of four of her engines are […]
Dockside Dwelling: From Ship to Shore
On the Contrary: Entering the Gate by Sail By Denise DohognePublished: March, 2007 This is gorgeous; it’s alive and the colors are strong, my friend said. In New York, we have to travel so far to see something like this. But you live here. You probably don’t even notice. Wrong, I said. Every morning I […]
Like Water for Wine
By Denise DohognePublished: February, 2007 In past issues, I have told of my waterborne experiences alongside my leisure pastimes and professional pursuits: living aboard my boat, moving back to a home on land, identifying new waterfront real estate developments and defining small ship cruising; however, water, boats and real estate aren’t the only benefits of […]
Question of a Good Catch
By Graceann WaldenPublished: February, 2007 Stroll over to our beloved Wharf and truck on in to A. Sabella’s, Scoma’s or Alioto’s No. 8 and a waiter will hand you a menu the size of the Sunday paper, chock full of tantalizing seafood dishes. By dining on seafood, you’ve made a healthy choice — it’s low […]
Richmond’s East Brother – an Island Like No Other
Published: February, 2007 Its beacon is the East Brother Light Station, with a fully functional lighthouse, over 130 years old, which, now, also functions as a bed & breakfast inn and a unique location for a summer afternoon getaway. In the mid-1800s, it was determined a lighthouse was needed to safely guide ships through the […]
JACK LONDON SQUARE
Published: February, 2007 Oakland, CA – The Renaissance School and Jack London Square are working together to present a series of events celebrating Black History. In early February, The Renaissance School, in Oakland, will hold an art exhibit titled, Through the Eyes of Children: Unique Perspectives on Art as Black History, which employs a uniquely […]
Avoid PC Repairs, Know Your Software
By Mary E. ShacklettPublished: February, 2007 PC Problems Hardware problems once headed the list when it came to computer repairs, but today, software issues have taken center stage, especially in the areas of computer security and spyware. The ratio of software to hardware repairs is now about eight to one, according to one big-box store […]